English II Pre-AP Summer Reading: Edith Hamilton's Mythology and either Les Miserables, Emma or The Three Musketeers

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Home of the Highlanders  TWHS Home  |  CISD Home      Ms. Donihoo    English II Pre-AP    English II   cdonihoo@conroeisd.net  832.482.6214 or 936.273.8599 Fall/Spring Teaching Schedule for 2011-2012  First Period               English II SF               English II Pre-AP  Second Period          English II                    English II Pre-AP  Third Period              English II                    English II Pre-AP  Fourth Period           Conference                Conference Be Prepared for a Summer Reading Exam the First Week of Class!        Click Here for a List of Required Summer Reading Greek & Norse Mythology/Biblical Allusions SAT Vocabulary Units Mondays- Flashcards Due Tuesdays- Syn/Ant Handouts Due Wednesdays- Quizlet and Vocab Practice Tests Online Basic Memorization & Practice Tests: http://www.quizlet.com Sentence Completion & Practice Tests: http://www.vocabtest.com/hs/sophomore.htm Thursdays- Quiz Works Cited Help http://www.lonestar.edu/departments/libraries/MLA2009_825.pdf Semester One PAP READING LIST (Purchase in Advance for Annotation) Summer Reading Novel Edith Hamilton's Mythology Antigone (in textbook) Pride and Prejudice (Bantam Classics) Julius Caesar (in textbook) Research (American)- to be chosen from AP list ENGLISH II READING LIST (Purchase in Advance for Annotation) The Three Musketeers Summer Reading Novel Short Story Unit:                                      "Six to Eight Black Men"                     "Us and Them"                                  "A Sound of Thunder"                                                 "A Perfect Day for Bananafish"             "Eleven"                  "Hop Frog"                 Julius Caesar (in textbook) Semester Two PAP NOVELS (Purchase in Advance for Annotation) Research  (American)- to be chosen from AP list Iliad (Fagles Translation Only) A Tale of Two Cities (Bantam Classics) Night (Bantam Books) ENGLISH II NOVELS (Purchase in Advance for Annotation) Night The Knife of Never Letting Go Antigone (in textbook) English II English II Pre-AP ***CLICK ON THE SIDE LINKS FOR ADDITIONAL MATERIALS** 2011-2012 English II Pre-AP (Spring) January 17 (T) *Introduce Class Website *1st Day Paperwork: Syllabus, Plagiarism Handout, Student Info Sheet, Late Work Policy, Parent Letter *Class Supplies Due Friday *Student Goals Handout *"Where I Come From" Poetry Pre-writing Hwk: *Student Information Packet      *Individual & Group School Supplies     *Patrick Henry Hughes (2 paragraphs on back of Student Goals) [Link]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xwCG0Ey2Mg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qTiYA1WiY8       What makes a person succesful?  What are the qualities of a successful student?  Relate the video clips to our class: Why do you think I assigned these videos?  What do I want you to learn?     *Review Summer Reading ALL Quote/Character Identification January 18 (W) Seating Chart Day *Create Writing Portfolios      Grade for Parent Signature *Assign "Where I Come From" Poem (+5 extra credit with Glogster) http://edu.glogster.com/ *Mythology Quiz *Mythology Project (Par 1-2) *Class Oath Project- Success Strategies *Independent Study Time- Work on Poetry OR Mythology Paragraphs 1-2 HWK: *Poems (Due Monday) *Mythology Project (Par 1-2 Due Tomorrow) *Review Summer Reading- Focus on the connection between character/theme Create a Character List for Novel of Choice January 19 (Th) *Turn in Group Supplies *Class Oath Project- Success Strategies *Peer-Editing: Sharing Mythology Samples & Graphic Organizer *Summer Reading Exam (Les Mis, Emma or Three Musketeers)- MC Portion Mobile Computer Lab:    *Gale Group Introduction- Summer Reading Project http://access.gale.com/texas    *Notes- Novels for Students HWK: Type Mythology Project (Par 3-4 Due Tomorrow) *Poem (Due Monday) Above & Beyond: Mythological Allusion (Boticelli's The Birth of Venus)                   January 20 (F) *Exam Reflection/Corrections for Mythology & Novel of Choice *Discussion: Boticelli Mythological Allusion *Group Session:      *Summer Reading Groups (Les Mis, Emma or Three Musketeers) Due Wednesday!      *Mythology paragraphs:Share 3-4 for Peer-Editing *Independent Study of Choice:       -Poem, NOC Project, Exam Reflection, Mythology, SAT Cards HWK: *Mythology Project (Part 5-6 Due Monday) *Vocabulary Flashcards Unit One *Finish Exam Reflection Above & Beyond: Mythological (Apollo kills Python, Eurydice's death) & Biblical Allusions in Art & Literature                          (Symbolism/Importance of Snakes & the phrase "Speaking with a Forked Tongue") January 23 (M) *Turn in Exam Reflection- Staple to Mythology & NOC Exam *Flashcards: Unit 1SAT Vocabulary *Discussion: Symbolism/Allusions to Snakes *Present "Where I'm From" Poetry *Group Session:          Summer Reading Project *Library Orientation & Rhetorical Analysis HWK: Mythology- Paragraph 7 (Use an SAT Vocab Word tonight) Syn/Ant Unit 1 *Antigone- Prologue/Scene 1by Wed Above & Beyond: Oedipus of Thebes & The Oedipal Complex in Psychology January 24 (T) *Syn/Ant Unit 1 *Grammar Sins Lesson:Commonly Misspelled Words, Passive/Active Voice & Embedded Quotes *Peer-editing Bingo: Paragraphs 5-7 *Group Work: Summer Reading Project *Antigone: Background Information (pg 268 in E. H. Mythology) *"Where I'm From" Poetry HWK: NOC Summer Reading Project/Quizlet (Due Wed) Mythology Revisions (Due Thurs) Antigone- Prologue,Scene 1 Above & Beyond: Space Race Score for Level 20 or Above (Print) January 25 (W) *Poetry: "Did I Miss Anything?" (Wayman) *"Where I'm From Poetry" Presentations *NOC Summer Reading Presentations *Antigone & Greek Tragedy Notes (In Sidebar) *Antigone Discussion- Packet *Vocabtest.com Review (If Time) HWK: *Antigone- Finish Reading by Friday, Themes: Find two quotes that support/exemplify each theme *Study SAT Vocab: Unit 1 *Mythlogy Revisions (Due Thurs)      -Pre-Writing Handout      -1-4 Color-Coded Peer-Editing      -2 Peer-Editing Graphic Organizers      -5-7 with Peer-Editing Corrections      -Peer-Editing Bingo      -Revised Drafts of 1-7 P&P Reading Schedule (Chapters 1-13 Due 2/1) Above & Beyond: Space Race- Highest Class Score January 26 (TH) *Grammar:Mythology Editing Practice 1 *SAT Vocab Quiz Unit 1 *Present NOC Summer Reading Projects *Mythology Process Paper: Final Peer-Edit *Antigone:Discussion HWK: Correct Mythology Paragraph Finish Antigone/Review Packet  P&P Reading Schedule (Chapters 1-13 Due 2/1) Above and Beyond: Kipling (life and works) January 27 (F) *Grammar: Mythology Editing Practice 2 *"If" (Kipling) w/ Introduction to TPDASTT *Present NOC Summer Reading Projects *Mythology Process Paper: Peer-Editing of "Power Paragraph" *Antigone Thematic Focus Questions & Evidence   -Moral Law vs Civil Law   -Youth/Age in Wisdom   -A Woman's Role in Society   -Hamartia   -Hubris   -Consequences of Choices/Actions HWK: SAT Cards: Unit 2 Review Antigone Notes P&P Reading Schedule (Chapters 1-13 Due 2/1) Above and Beyond: The Symbolism of Water (Discuss the Mythological & Religious Significance, Usage in Macbeth/Lord of the Flies) January 30 (M) *Poetry:"Introduction to Poetry" (Collins) *Above & Beyond Presentation *Present NOC Summer Reading Projects *Antigone Thematic Focus Questions & Evidence   -Moral Law vs Civil Law   -Youth/Age in Wisdom   -A Woman's Role in Society   -Hamartia   -Hubris   -Consequences of Choices/Actions HWK: P&P Reading Schedule (Chapters 1-13 Due 2/1) Syn/Ant Unit 2 Review Antigone Notes, Antigone Themes: Find two quotes that support/exemplify each theme Reflection Paragraph(s) for Process Paper (May be Handwritten) Above & Beyond: Any Unexplained A&B and Space Race (Highest Score) January 31 (T) *Mythology Process Papers Due *Grade Syn/Ant Unit 2 & Cards (3rd Only) *Above & Beyond Presentations *Antigone Review  (Irony, Tragic Heroes, Quotations) *Clip: Antigone- Exodus *Antigone Exam (62 MC Questions & 1 AP Prompt Essay, 15 Min Timed Writing) *NOC Review w/ Groups:       1)Motif/Symbol and Central Message (Theme)  3M, Rings; LM, Candlesticks; Emma, Symbols of Affection & Misunderstandings      2)Illuminating Incident      3) Choice Topic *NOC Project Presentations HWK: P&P Reading Schedule (Chapters 1-13 Due 2/1, Chapters 14-30 Due 2/10) SAT Vocab Websites Review for NOC Exam February 1 (W) *Poetry: "Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night"  (Thomas) *NOC Exam: Written Portion (Released AP Prompt, 20 Min Timed Writing) *Pre-Reading Questions for Nurture Shock (NF) *Julius Caesar Film: Historical Background HWK: Study SAT Vocab P&P Reading Schedule (Chapters 1-13 Due 2/1, Chapters 14-30 Due 2/10) Pre-Reading Questions: Reflect on NF for Tomorrow February 2 (TH) *Magnetic Poetry: Exercise w/ SAT Vocabulary *SAT Vocab Quiz: Unit 2 *P&P Reading Check *Julius Caesar Film: Historical Background HWK:  P&P Reading Schedule (Chapters 1-13 Due 2/1, Chapters 14-30 Due 2/10) Above & Beyond: http://play.magpogames.com/ February 3 (F) *Share Magnetic Poetry *Grade Unit 2 SAT Vocab Quiz & File P&P Quiz *Julius Caesar Film: Historical Background *NurtureShock: "The Lost Hour" (NF) HWK:  P&P Reading Schedule (Chapters 1-13 Due 2/1, Chapters 14-30 Due 2/10) Literature & Its Times: JC Annotations for Pgs 1-6 (Also Available on Gale Database) Unit 3 Cards Above & Beyond: http://play.magpogames.com/  Creat a poem to describe/represent a character in P&P February 6 (M) *Unit 3 SAT Cards Due *NurtureShock: "The Lost Hour" (NF) & Discussion Questions *Julius Caesar Film: Historical Background *JC: Literature & Its Times- Review of Friday's HWK HWK: P&P (Darcy Refuses to Dance) Close Reading Strategies: Chapter 15, Description of Collins P&P Reading Schedule (Chapters 1-13 Due 2/1, Chapters 14-30 Due 2/10) Syn/Ant Unit 3 Above & Beyond: Importance/Symbolism of Mirrors in Literature (2 min w/o notes) February 7 (T) *Water Imagery Presentation & Poetry: " "Beware: Do Not Read This Poem" (Reed) *Syn/Ant Unit 3 Due 3rd Period: Counselor Meetings 1st & 2nd Period: *NurtureShock: "The Lost Hour" (NF) Discussion Questions *JC: Literature & Its Times- Review of Friday's HWK *Julius Caesar Film: Historical Background *P&P: Applied Practice Questions from Close Reading HWK: P&P Collins Proposes to Elizabeth & The Best of Mr. Collins (1995) Vocabulary Websites (Review) Close Reading: Chapter 19: "My reasons for marrying" through "To such perserverance in wilful self-deception" Above & Beyond: Jephthah's Oath- Allusion in Hamlet   (Relate to Creon) February 8 (W) 1st & 2nd Periods: *Poetry- "May My Heart Always Be Open" (cummings) *Film Clips: Collins' Proposal *Article: Rice University's Writing Program &  Advice for Incoming Freshmen *Chapters 15 & 19: Close Reading Questions 3rd Period: *Poetry: May My Heart Always Be Open (cummings) *Finish Tuesday's Agenda *P&P: Applied Practice Questions from Close Reading HWK: P&P Vocabulary Websites (Review) Close Reading Questions, Ch 15 & 19 Above & Beyond: Space Race (Highest Score) Februrary 9 (TH) *Unit 3 SAT Review & Quiz *P&P Close Reading, Ch 15 & 19 *Article: Crossing the Rubicon (JC Study Guide) *Julius Caesar Film: Historical Background HWK: P&P Reading Schedule: Ch 45 Due 2/17 P&P Online Study Guide- Mark 3 Items of Interest or Confusion for Discussion Above & Beyond: Available to ALL! Three handwritten paragraphs on:The rise of the Tudors, Humanism, Reformation February 10 (F) *Grades for Unit 3 SAT Vocab Quiz *Guest Speaker: Humanities Professor, Mr. Stratton The rise of the Tudors Humanism Reformation The religious and dynastic crisis of Henry VIII Counter-Reformation and religious wars London of the 17th Century Elizabeth I The Stuarts The King James Bible The American colonies and the age of Shakespeare *Notes due at the end of the lecture! HWK: P&P Reading Schedule: Ch 45 Due 2/17 P&P Online Study Guide- Mark 3 Items of Interest or Confusion for Discussion P&P Reading Check on Monday February 13 (M) *Valentine's Day Poetry:             "The Lanyard" (Collins)          "Every Day You Play" (Neruda) *P&P Discussion and Reading Check, Ch 1-30 **Julius Caesar Film: Historical Background *Reading Guide Questions HWK: P&P Reading Schedule: Ch 45 Due 2/17 Close Reading, Ch 30 & 32 Study Units 1-3 SAT Vocabulary February 14 (T) *Poetry- "Monologue For An Onion" & "If You Forget Me" **Julius Caesar Film: Historical Background *Read Julius Caesar, Act I, Scenes 1-2 *Julius Caesar Study Guide (Act I) HWK: P&P Reading Schedule: Ch 45 Due 2/17 Close Reading, Ch 30 Questions Study Units 1-3 SAT Vocabulary February 15 (W) *Grammar- Julius Caesar (TAKS/STAAR Editing Practice)             Practice Sets 1-3 *Julius Caesar: Act I, Scene 2 *Death Scene: Caesar Clip *AP Writing Rubric: Summer Reading Prompts HWK: Reading P&P Study 1-3 Vocabulary Close Reading: Ch 32 http://www.funtrivia.com/quizzes/literature/shakespeare/julius_caesar.html February 16 (TH) *SAT Vocabulary Exam: Units 1-3 (25 minutes) *Grammar- Julius Caesar (TAKS Practice)             Practice Sets 4-5 *AP Sample Essays & Rubrics *Summer Reading Timed Writing: Clocking *Julius Caesar: Act 1, Scene 3 & Reading Guide Questions HWK: The History Channel: Julius Caesar (9 min) P&P: Notes on Novels for Students Fun Review: http://www.funtrivia.com/quizzes/literature/shakespeare/julius_caesar.htm February 17 (F) *AP Essay Samples & Clocking of Summer Timed Writing *P&P Literature and Its Times *P&P Reading Check, Volumes 1-2 *Read Julius Caesar Act I, Scene 3 (1st and 3rd) Hwk: Flashcards, Unit 4 P&P Reading- Finish by 2/28 JC Memorization: (Due Feb 29) & History Channel Questions in Sidebar Fun Review: http://www.funtrivia.com/quizzes/literature/shakespeare/julius_caesar.htm February 21 (T) *Read Julius Caesar Act I, Scene 3 (2nd) Watch P&P Clip- ElizabethVisits Rosings (3rd) *Read Act II, Scene 1 (all) *Mark Important Quotes & Study Guide Questions (1-22) Discussion Topics: The Manipulation of Brutus                               Character Motivation: Brutus vs Cassius                               Omens & Portentous Occurrences                               Characterization: Caesar/Brutus/Cassius/Antony                               Function/Importance of Cassius's Soliloquy *AP Questions: Act 1, Scene 1: Literary Terms (chiasmus, rhetorical question, inverted word order, imperative, alliteration, litotes, anaphora, metonymy, synecdoche, aphorism, pun, anachronism, hyperbole, 3 ethical appeals, conceit/extended metaphor, inference) Hwk: Syn/Ant, Unit 4 P&P Reading- Finish by 2/28 JC Memorization: (Due Feb 29) Fun Review: http://www.funtrivia.com/quizzes/literature/shakespeare/julius_caesar.htm February 22 (W) New and Improved Due Dates:    2/24:Clocking & Retrospective Essay Organization Due    2/28: P&P Reading Due     2/29: Recitations Due    2/29: P&P Exam    3/6: JC Exam    3/19: Night Exam    4/2: Nonfiction Presentation Due *Syn/Ant Unit 4 *Assign Allusion Project & Rhetorical Analysis Project *"The Pie" from Gary Soto's Summer Life *Analyzing Diction to Establish Tone *Writing Reflection: Learning from Writing (AP Essay) HWK: SAT Vocab Websites Character List for JC Ongoing Projects (P&P Reading & JC Recitations) Above & Beyond: *Character List for JC February 23 (TH) *Poetry: "This is Just to Say" & "The Red Wheelbarrow" *Review Character List Entries *18 min Vocab Quiz Unit 4/AP Questions 9-16 for JC *Julius Caesar: Act 2, Scene 2 & Reading Guide Questions *"The Pie"- Analyzing Diction to Establish Tone *Tone Sentences for AP Summer Essay HWK: 3 Concrete Details (quotes) for Essay Finish AP Questions 9-16, Julius Caesar Above & Beyond: William Carlos Williams February 24 (F) *William Carlos Williams Poetry- Class Website *Grade Vocab Quiz: Unit 4 *Grade Julius Caesar (Applied Practice) 9-16 *Applied Practice: Passage 3 w/ a Partner *Read Act 2, Scenes 3-4 & Julius Caesar Review Packet           *Handout on Act II (Direct vs Indirect Characterization in Julius Caesar) *Sign up for Research Topic HWK: Finish Applied Practice, Passage 5 Find, Print & Annotate 2 Research Articles SAT Vocab Cards for Unit 5 February 27 (M) Due Dates:    2/24:Clocking & Retrospective Essay Organization Due    2/28: P&P Reading Due     2/29: Recitations Due    2/29: P&P Exam    3/6: JC Exam    3/19: Night Exam    4/2: Nonfiction Presentation Due *Poetry- What is love?  How is it interpreted incorrectly?  How does our society trivialize and cheapen it?      "Variations on the Word Love" (Atwood) *Review of Act II: The Role of Women & Dramatic Function (Portia/Calpurnia) *Read Act 3, scene 1 (The Death of Caesar) & Julius Caesar Notes *Film Clip: The Death of Caesar *Grade Applied Practice, Passage 5 HWK: Thematic Statement Assignment Syn/Ant Unit 5 [Link]Articles 3-4 Due Wednesday Gale- Opposing Viewpoints npr.com cnn.com Fun Review: http://www.funtrivia.com/quizzes/literature/shakespeare/julius_caesar.htm Above & Beyond: Pride & Prejudice Class Discussion Board, Ch 45-61 February 28 (T)    2/28: P&P Reading Due     2/29: Recitations Due    2/29: P&P Exam    3/6: JC Exam    3/19: Night Exam    4/2: Nonfiction Presentation Due *Grade Syn/Ant Unit 5 *Thematic Statements: Antigone, P&P, JC *P&P Discussion Board *P&P Applied Practice: Passage 9 HWK: Study for P&P Exam Important Pride and Prejudice Quotes Fun Pride & Prejudice Quizzes February 29 (W) Assembly 1st Period, Homeroom Schedule: Test Moved to Tomorrow! *Read Act 3, Scene 2 of Julius Caesar (Funeral Oration) *Recitations: JC HWK: Study for SAT Unit 5 Above & Beyond: Space Race High Score (1 for each class) March 1 (TH) *Pride and Prejudice Comprehensive Exam (35 min)     -Open Bookmark Notes for the last 15 minutes! (Bookmarks Created In Class & Assigned for Homework)     -Open Book for the last 5 minutes (Did you annotate while reading?) *SAT Vocab Quiz: Unit 5 (17 min) *Julius Caesar, Act 3 Scene 2 *Antony Recitations HWK: Rhetorical Analysis for Funeral Orations by Brutus & Antony March 2 (F) *Grades for P&P/SAT Vocab *Poetry: "War is Kind" (Crane) *Act 3, Scenes 2-3 & JC Packet (Rhetorical Devices in Antony's Oration) *Recitations HWK: Julius Caesar Review (Exam on Tuesday) Applied Practice Packet Practices 7-8 March 5 (M) *Begin Watching Acts 4-5 of JC *Grade Applied Practices 7-8 *Finish JC Study Guide *Finish Recitations HWK: Julius Caesar Review (Exam on Tuesday) Syn/Ant Unit 6 Articles 5 & 6 (Support & Concession) Due Wednesday Gale- Opposing Viewpoints npr.com cnn.com Fun Review: http://www.funtrivia.com/quizzes/literature/shakespeare/julius_caesar.htm March 6 (T) *Syn/Ant Unit 6 *Discuss Scoring of NOC Essay & Reflection (File) *AP Antigone Essay Analysis- Review Prompt (Organization & Concrete Detail/Evidence) *Julius Caesar Exam *"I Want A Wife"- Read and Color Code the 3 Appeals HWK: Night, Ch 1-2 Antigone Retrospective Due Thurs Articles 5 & 6 Due Wednesday March 7 (TH) *SAT Vocab Quiz Unit 6 *Antigone Retrospective Due *"I Want a Wife"- discusion on Rhetorical Triangle (Speaker/Audience/Occasion) & Logos/Ethos/Pathos *Works Cited- 6 Research Articles & Notes (WOW Cart) HWK: Night Reading (2 Chapters per Night) Work on Works Cited (See top of class website) March 8 (F) *Study Sessions After School All Next Week for Midterm *Poetry- "Courage" (Sexton) *Grade SAT Vocab Quiz 6 *Works Cited & Article Notes (WOW Cart) *Martin Luther King- "I Have a Dream" Analysis HWK: Finish Notes & Works Cited/Bibliography Finish Reading Night March 19 (M) *Study Sessions After School All Week for Midterm *Poetry- "My Father Moved Through Dooms of Love" *Night Review- Test Tomorrow! *Rose Blanche- POV/Diction Discussion *6 to 8 Black Men- David Sedaris & The Narrative HWK: No Syn/Ant this week- Study Units 4-6 for Midterm Prepare for Night Exam Tomorrow March 20 (T) *Study Sessions After School All Week for Midterm *"I Have a Dream" Rhetorical Analysis *Night Exam (Essay Tomorrow) *Elie Wiesel in Auschwitz with Oprah *Review of Rhetorical Devices for Midterm HWK: No Syn/Ant this week- Study Units 4-6 for Midterm Lesson 1-5 in "I Have a Dream" Speech March 21 (W) *Study Sessions After School All Week for Midterm *Review of Rhetorical Devices for Midterm *Night/Holocaust Art Show Thematic Essay *Elie Wiesel in Aushwitz with Oprah HWK: No Syn/Ant this week- Study Units 4-6 for Midterm Lesson 1-5 in "I Have a Dream" Speech Multiple Choice Questions 1-10 "I Have a Dream Speech" March 26 (M) *Finish Elie Wiesel in Auschwitz with Oprah Clips 5-6 *Circle Graph on Social Responsibility/Holocaust *Eva Hahn- Survivor Story  -Discussion:Compare Eva Hanh's Experience to our Writer's Experience *Analayzing an Argument: "I Have a Dream"   -Anaphora, Theme, Allusions, Examples as Support, Metaphors, Appeals  -Multiple Choice Answers for 1-10 MLK  -Parallelism, Tricolons HWK: Syn/Ant Unit 7 Analysis of Obama's Victory Speech March 27 (T) *Poetry- Lochinvar *Syn/Ant Unit 7 *Read & Analyze Political Rhetoric: Obama's Victory Speech (Tricolon, Parallelism, Allusion, Metaphor, Juxtaposition *Race Oration: (Power of Allusion, Parallel Constructions, "Two-ness" of Juxtaposition, Personal Narrative) HWK: NF- Annotate "Should Schools Bribe Kids" from Time Magazine Study SAT Vocab Unit 7 Iliad Background Film, Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=dBMEYIOIF8k March 28 (W) *Circle Graph of Responsibility Discussion *Sharing Essays from Midterm (5's-6's) *Time Magazine Article: Should Schools Bribe Kids? *Pro/Con T-Chart *Finish Iliad Background Information *Iliad Annotations & Discussion- Book One HWK:SAT Vocab Unit Iliad Character List Iliad Summary with Line Numbers Audio Version: http://archive.org/details/HomersIliadfagles Iliad Background Film, Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkIQT_mWWak&feature=relmfu March 29 (TH) *Poetry: Love in the Asylum *Quiz: Unit 7 SAT Vocabulary *Iliad Book One Activity Continued      -How to Annotate: Book One Sample on Data Camera HWK:Iliad Character List/Epithets Iliad Summary with Line Numbers Audio Version: http://archive.org/details/HomersIliadfagles March 30 (F) *Grade Unit 7 SAT Vocab Quiz *Iliad Book One Activity Continued      -How to Annotate: Book One Sample on Data Camera *Character Cards: Iliad Check for Understanding Exercise HWK:Continue Iliad Character List/Epithets while Reading Book 2 (ignore calalogue of Greeks/Trojans573-776, 781-863) 2 Class Discussion Board Entries by Monday      *Iliad Discussion Topics: Books 2-4  -How do the gods/goddesses intervene  -What is the relationship dynamic between Odysseus & Agamemnon  -What is Nestor's role in the novel  -What is Homer's message regarding pride/honor  -How does Homer portray a glorified view of war  -How does Homer protray the horrors of war Helpful Websites: Iliad Summary with Line Numbers Audio Version: http://archive.org/details/HomersIliadfagles April 2 (M) *Poetry- "Psalm of Life" (Longfellow) *Research Paper: Thesis Statements & Essay Outline (Due Wednesday) *Iliad Book 2 Discussion HWK:Continue Iliad Character List/Epithets while Reading Book 3 (Due Tomorrow) Amazing Study Guide for Iliad 2 Class Discussion Board Entries by Monday Work on Research Outline Syn/Ant Unit 8 April 3 (T) *Grade Syn/Ant Unit 8 *Iliad Book 2 Rhetorical Devices *Iliad Discussion: Book 3 Teacher Summary & Important Quotes *Research Project: Outline HWK:Continue Iliad Character List/Epithets while Reading Book 4 (Due Wednesday) Focus on Book Four:   -Intervention of Gods & Godesses  -Homer's message regarding pride and manipulation  -Use of Similes and Personification  -Menelaus's wound and reaction in comparison to Ag.  -Use of a Type Scene   -Argument Between Agamemnon and Odysseus  -Depiction of War Amazing Study Guide for Iliad 2 Class Discussion Board Entries by Monday April 4 (W) *Poetry- "I Am A Little Church" (e.e. cummings) *Iliad: Pop Quiz on Books 1-2 & Discussion of Important Events *Argument Analysis:Cat Bird Bill      -Tone, Purpose, Audience, Diction, Sarcasm, Logos, Ethos, Pathos     -How effective is the Argument?  What strategies does Stevenson employ and what are the effects? *Presentations: Non-Fiction Rhetorical Analysis of Essay/Speech/Passage of the 18th Century (See Rubric & List of Rhetorical Devices) *Research: Notes on 6 Articles, Bibliography, Working Thesis and Outline Due (Electronic or Hard Copy Accepted) HWK:Continue Iliad Character List/Epithets while Reading Book 6 (Due Monday) Amazing Study Guide for Iliad 2 Class Discussion Board Entries on Iliad Due Monday (See Class Discussion Board) Typed Intro (with sources) & Corrected Thesis Statements/Outlines Due Tuesday April 5 (TH) *SAT Vocabulary Quiz: Unit 8  (15:30) *Iliad: Pop Quiz on Books 3-4 & Discussion of Important Events *Presentations: Non-Fiction Rhetorical Analysis of Essay/Speech/Passage of the 18th Century (See Rubric & List of Rhetorical Devices) *Research: Introduction with Thesis HWK:Continue Iliad Character List/Epithets while Reading Book 6 (Due Monday) Amazing Study Guide for Iliad 2 Class Discussion Board Entries on Iliad Due Monday (See Class Discussion Board) Typed Intro (with sources) & Corrected Thesis Statements/Outlines Due Tuesday April 9 (M) * Iliad Applied Practice: Books 1, 3, 6 *Grade SAT Vocabulary  Quiz: Unit 8 *Iliad PowerPoint: Epic Terms/Background HWK:Continue Iliad Character List/Epithets while Reading Book 11 (Due Wednesday) Amazing Study Guide for Iliad Review Class Discussion Board Entries on Iliad  (See Class Discussion Board) Typed Intro (with sources) & Corrected Thesis Statements/Outlines Due Tuesday April 10 (T) *Grade Syn/Ant Unit 9 *Self- Editing: Research Outlines (Checking Thesis Statements, Source Information, Organization) *Presentations: Non-Fiction Rhetorical Analysis of Essay/Speech/Passage of the 18th Century (See Rubric & List of Rhetorical Devices) HWK:Continue Iliad Character List/Epithets while Reading Book 11 (Due Wednesday) Amazing Study Guide for Iliad Review Class Discussion Board Entries on Iliad  (See Class Discussion Board) Use Today's Peer-Editing Comments to Make Corrections on Outlines April 11 (W) *Presentations: Non-Fiction Rhetorical Analysis of Essay/Speech/Passage of the 18th Century (See Rubric & List of Rhetorical Devices) *Iliad PowerPoint (in sidebar) including BBC Horizons: The Science Behind the Epic (part 1-2 of 5)       *Iliad Books 6 & 11 Discussion Topics:            -Greed (Spoils of War)            -Juxtaposition of Hector & Paris            -Honor            -The Horrors of War            -What is the purpose of the men on opposite sides of the battle becoming friends            -Depiction of Women             -Zeus Rains Down Blood           -Paris shoots Diomedes           -Arisetia of Odysseus & Diomedes HWK: Continue Iliad Character List/Epithets while Reading Book 16 (Due Monday) Amazing Study Guide for Iliad Review Class Discussion Board Entries on Iliad  (See Class Discussion Board) Use Today's Peer-Editing Comments to Make Corrections on Outlines April 12 (TH) *SAT Vocabulary Quiz: Unit 9 *Iliad PowerPoint (in sidebar) including BBC Horizons: The Science Behind the Epic (part 3-5 of 5) *Iliad Exam: Books 1-4, 6, 11    *Iliad Discussion Groups:      Book 16: The Importance of a  Man's Armor (Achilles/Patroclus/ Sarpedon)                      Epic Simile (pg 412)                      Loyalty to Friends                      Interference from the Gods                      Description of Deaths (Sarpedon & Patroclus)                      Honor to Corpses    Book 18 Topics:        Inabilty to escape fate        Desecration of Patroclus's body        Results of Patroclus's death        Argument between Polydamas & Hector        Epic Simile on pg 477        Process of Honoring the Dead        The Arming of the Hero HWK: Continue Iliad Character List/Epithets while Reading Book 16 (Due Monday) Amazing Study Guide for Iliad Review Class Discussion Board Entries on Iliad  (See Class Discussion Board) Use Today's Peer-Editing Comments to Make Corrections on Outlines-2 Complete Paragraphs Due on Monday *Iliad Game: http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~loxias/iliad/iliadstart3.htm April 13 (F) *Grade SAT Vocab Quiz 9 *Grade Iliad Exam *Iliad Discussion *Iliad PowerPoint (in sidebar) *Iliad Discussion Groups:      Book 16: The Importance of a  Man's Armor (Achilles/Patroclus/ Sarpedon)                      Epic Simile (pg 412)                      Loyalty to Friends                      Interference from the Gods                      Description of Deaths (Sarpedon & Patroclus)                      Honor to Corpses    Book 18 Topics:        Inabilty to escape fate        Desecration of Patroclus's body        Results of Patroclus's death        Argument between Polydamas & Hector        Epic Simile on pg 477        Process of Honoring the Dead        The Arming of the Hero HWK: Continue Iliad Character List/Epithets while Reading Book 16 (Due Monday) & 18 (Due Tuesday) Amazing Study Guide for Iliad Review Class Discussion Board Entries on Iliad  (See Class Discussion Board) Use Today's Peer-Editing Comments to Make Corrections on Outlines-2 Complete BODY Paragraphs Due on Tuesday *Iliad Game: http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~loxias/iliad/iliadstart3.htm April 16 (M) *Presentations: Non-Fiction Rhetorical Analysis of Essay/Speech/Passage of the 18th Century (See Rubric & List of Rhetorical Devices) *Independent Study: Research Papers & Iliad Review *Iliad Discussion Groups:      Book 16: The Importance of a  Man's Armor (Achilles/Patroclus/ Sarpedon)                      Epic Simile (pg 412)                      Loyalty to Friends                      Interference from the Gods                      Description of Deaths (Sarpedon & Patroclus)                      Honor to Corpses    Book 18 Topics:        Inabilty to escape fate        Desecration of Patroclus's body        Results of Patroclus's death        Argument between Polydamas & Hector        Epic Simile on pg 477        Process of Honoring the Dead        The Arming of the Hero HWK: Continue Iliad Character List/Epithets while Reading Book 18 (Due Tuesday) Amazing Study Guide for Iliad Review Class Discussion Board Entries on Iliad  (See Class Discussion Board) Use Today's Peer-Editing Comments to Make Corrections on Outlines-2 Complete BODY Paragraphs Due on Tuesday *Iliad Game: http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~loxias/iliad/iliadstart3.htm April 17 (T) *Iliad Review- Book 16 Applied Practice *Iliad Reading Check & Discussion: Books 16,18 *Iliad Discussion Groups:      Book 16: The Importance of a  Man's Armor (Achilles/Patroclus/ Sarpedon)                      Epic Simile (pg 412)                      Loyalty to Friends                      Interference from the Gods                      Description of Deaths (Sarpedon & Patroclus)                      Honor to Corpses    Book 18 Topics:        Inabilty to escape fate        Desecration of Patroclus's body        Results of Patroclus's death        Argument between Polydamas & Hector        Epic Simile on pg 477        Process of Honoring the Dead        The Arming of the Hero *Research Paper Revisions: 2 Body Paragraphs Due HWK: Continue Iliad Character List/Epithets while Reading Book 22 (Due Thursday) Book 22 Topics:    Argument between Achilles & Apollo   Epic Simile on pg 542   Hector's Exchange with his Parents   Epic Simile on pg 230 (Achilles Attacks)  The Pursuit of Hector   Zeus's Golden Scales   Hector's Death & Plea to Achilles   Desecration of Hector's Body & Affect on his Parents Book 24 Topics:     Apollo Protects Hector's Body  Importance of an Honorable Burial  Ransom for Hector's Body  Zeus to Thetis  Queen Hecuba & Priam   Hermes Amazing Study Guide for Iliad Review Class Discussion Board Entries on Iliad  (See Class Discussion Board) Make Corrections on Outlines-2 Complete BODY Paragraphs For Fun: *Iliad Game: http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~loxias/iliad/iliadstart3.htm April 18 (W) *Presentations: Non-Fiction Rhetorical Analysis of Essay/Speech/Passage of the 18th Century (See Rubric & List of Rhetorical Devices) *West Wing 3 Min Clip: Discuss Rhetorical Triange (Author/Text/Audience in Relation to Context), Usage of 3 Appeals, and Effects on Audience HWK: Continue Iliad Character List/Epithets while Reading Books 22,24 (Due Friday, Comprehensive Test Monday) Book 22 Topics:    Argument between Achilles & Apollo   Epic Simile on pg 542   Hector's Exchange with his Parents   Epic Simile on pg 230 (Achilles Attacks)  The Pursuit of Hector   Zeus's Golden Scales   Hector's Death & Plea to Achilles   Desecration of Hector's Body & Affect on his Parents Book 24 Topics:     Apollo Protects Hector's Body  Importance of an Honorable Burial  Ransom for Hector's Body  Zeus to Thetis  Queen Hecuba & Priam   Hermes Amazing Study Guide for Iliad Review Class Discussion Board Entries on Iliad  (See Class Discussion Board) Make Corrections on Outlines-2 Complete BODY Paragraphs *Study for SAT Vocab Exam Units 7-9 http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?grade=10  *Iliad Game: http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~loxias/iliad/iliadstart3.htm April 19 (TH) *SAT Vocabulary Exam for Units 7-9 (Open Flashcards for 5 Min) 35 minutes *Independent Study After Exam: Work on Research Paper or Read Book 24 Iliad Quietly HWK: Bring a Hard Copy of REVISED Research Paper (3 paragraphs w/ Paranthetical Citations) Tomorrow Continue Iliad Character List/Epithets while Reading Book 24 (Due Friday, Comprehensive Test Monday) Book 22 Topics:    Argument between Achilles & Apollo   Epic Simile on pg 542   Hector's Exchange with his Parents   Epic Simile on pg 230 (Achilles Attacks)  The Pursuit of Hector   Zeus's Golden Scales   Hector's Death & Plea to Achilles   Desecration of Hector's Body & Affect on his Parents Book 24 Topics:     Apollo Protects Hector's Body  Importance of an Honorable Burial  Ransom for Hector's Body  Zeus to Thetis  Queen Hecuba & Priam   Hermes *Iliad Game: http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~loxias/iliad/iliadstart3.htm April 20 (F) *Pass Back SAT Vocab Exams & Assign Biblical Allusions *3 Presentations: Non-Fiction Rhetorical Analysis of Essay/Speech/Passage of the 18th Century (See Rubric & List of Rhetorical Devices) *Peer-Editing for Paragraphs 1-3 of Research Paper HWK:Make Corrections on Research Paper Based on Peer-Editing (Clean Copy Due Monday) Iliad Exam on Monday *Iliad Game: http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~loxias/iliad/iliadstart3.htm April 23 (M)- April 27 (F) TAKS TESTING WEEK ADJUSTED CLASS SCHEDULES DUE TO TESTING *Grade SAT Vocabulary Syn/Ant Unit 10 *Unit 10 SAT Vocab Quiz *Iliad Essay & Objective Exam *Finish Peer-Editing for Research Paragraphs 1-3 *ATOTC- Chapters 1-2 HWK:Make Corrections on Research Paper Based on Peer-Editing (Clean Copy Due Monday) Paragraph #4 Due Tuesday April 30 (M) *Common Allusions in Lit: Creation *Grade SAT Unit 10 Quiz (2nd/3rd) *ATOTC Chapters 1-2 (3rd) *Computer Lab for Typing Paragraph 4 *2 Presentations: Non-Fiction Rhetorical Analysis of Essay/Speech/Passage of the 18th Century (See Rubric & List of Rhetorical Devices) HWK:Make Corrections on Research Paper Based on Peer-Editing Paragraph #4 Due Tuesday Syn/Ant Unit 11 May 1 (T) *Check Syn/Ant Unit 11 *Common Allusions in Lit: The Fall of Man *ATOTC: Chapter 3, Character Lists *Computer Lab for Typing Paragraph 4 Editing & Para 5 *3 Presentations: Non-Fiction Rhetorical Analysis of Essay/Speech/Passage of the 18th Century (See Rubric & List of Rhetorical Devices) HWK:Make Corrections on Research Paper Based on Peer-Editing Paragraph #4 Due Tuesday May 2 (W) READING SCHEDULE FOR ATOTC GIVEN on 5/2 *Research Paper Editing on Mobile Lab (1st Period) *3 Presentations: Non-Fiction Rhetorical Analysis of Essay/Speech/Passage of the 18th Century (2nd & 3rd Periods) *Common Allusions in Lit: Cain & Abel/ Samson & Delilah *ATOTC: Chapter 4 HWK:Make Corrections on Research Paper Based on Peer-Editing Paragraph #5 Due Friday May 3 (Th) READING SCHEDULE FOR ATOTC GIVEN on 5/2 *2 Presentations: Non-Fiction Rhetorical Analysis of Essay/Speech/Passage of the 18th Century (2nd & 3rd Periods) *SAT Vocab Quiz #11 *Common Allusions in Lit: The Flood *ATOTC: Read Chapter 5 HWK:Finish Chapter 5 (if not finished in class) Paragraph #5 Due Friday Annotate "Begging the Question" and Come Up With One Original Example May 4 (F) READING SCHEDULE FOR ATOTC GIVEN on 5/2 *2 Presentations: Non-Fiction Rhetorical Analysis of Essay/Speech/Passage of the 18th Century (3rd Period) *Pair & Share: Begging the Question * Grade SAT Vocab Quiz #11 *Common Allusions in Lit: The Tower of Babel/Sodom & Gomorrah, Lot & His Wife *ATOTC: Read Chapter 6 HWK:Finish Chapter 6 (if not finished in class) Peer-editing on Monday- Come with Hard Copy of Research Paper May 7 (M) READING SCHEDULE FOR ATOTC GIVEN on 5/2 *Common Allusions in Lit:Moses/Mount Sinai & The Burning Bush, Let My People Go/Pharaoh & Plagues *Research Paper: Mobile Computer Lab *Peer-Editing & Writer's Reflection for Finished Draft #1    HWK:Make Corrections on Research Paper Based on Peer-Editing Clean, Corrected Final Draft #2 Due Tomorrow Syn/Ant Unit 12 May 8 (T) READING SCHEDULE FOR ATOTC GIVEN on 5/2 *Grade Syn/Ant Unit 12 *Common Allusions in Lit:Topics 7 & 8 *Research Paper: Mobile Computer Lab *Peer-Editing & Writer's Reflection for Finished Draft #2  OR Applied Practice For Book One HWK:Make Corrections on Research Paper Based on Peer-Editing Clean, Corrected Final Draft Due Thurs Bring Folder to Class May 9 (W) READING SCHEDULE FOR ATOTC GIVEN on 5/2- Book 2, Chapters 1-12 Due Today Research Papers DUE for Student/Teacher Conferencing (Final Draft #3) *ATOTC Reading Check *Common Allusions in Lit: Topics 9 & 10 *Rhetorical Analysis: George Bush's Letter to Saddam Hussein *ATOTC- SSR During Student/Teacher Conferencing OR Peer-Editing & Writer's Reflection for Finished Draft #2 *Research Folder Organization Day *ATOTC Applied Practice HWK:Make Corrections to Research Paper/Folder Based on Conferencing/Organization Day May 10 (TH) All Research Folders Due *Research Folder Organization & Reflection Essay *SAT Vocab Quiz #12 *Common Allusions in Lit: Topics 14,15 *Logos/Ethos/Pathos & Analyzing Purpose/Audience in Bush's Letter to Sadam Hussein *ATOTC Discussion Topics & ATOTC Applied Practice HWK: ATOTC Book One Packet May 11 (F) *Mother's Day Poetry- "If There are Heavens" & Sonnet #29 *ATOTC: Book 1 Packet & Discussion Questions 1-9 *Grade Applied Practice & SAT Vocab 12 *Appeals Chart- An Inconvenient Truth HWK:ATOTC Book II Packet May 14 (M) *Poetry- "Strange Fruit" & "Identity" *Appeals Chart- An Inconvenient Truth *ATOTC: Book II Discussion (Questions while Reading) *Rhetorical Appeals & Manipulation in Rhetoric HWK:ATOTC Book II Packet May 15 (T) *Notetaking Strategies: Literature and Its Times for ATOTC *Applied Practice Questions 1-8 (Individual Completion) for Book 2, Ch 1 *Book 2 Reading Check *Active Reading, Book 3, Ch 1 HWK:Finish Chapter 1 of Book 3 May 16 (W) *Common Biblical Allusions in Literature *Documentary Clips & Interactive Movie Guide (The French Revolution) *Chapter 2, Book 3 of ATOTC: Active Reading Strategies *ATOTC AP Questions: Book 2, Ch 7 HWK:Finish Chapter 2 of Book 3                     English II MP1 August 22 (M) *Introduce Class Website *1st Day Paperwork: Syllabus, Plagiarism Handout, Student Info Sheet, Late Work Policy, Parent Letter *Class Supplies Due Wednesday *Student Goals Handout *Annotation Packet *"Where I Come From" Poetry Pre-writing Hwk: *Student Information Packet- 3 Signatures      *Individual & Group School Supplies     *Patrick Henry Hughes (2 paragraphs on back of Student Goals) [Link]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xwCG0Ey2Mg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qTiYA1WiY8       What makes a person succesful?  What are the qualities of a successful student?  Relate the video clips to our class: Why do you think I assigned these videos?  What do I want you to learn?     *Review Summer Reading   August 23 (T) Seating Chart Day *Create Writing Portfolios      Grades for: Info Packet                          Parent Letter                          Goals/Reflection *Assign "Where I Come From" Poem (+5 extra credit with Glogster) http://edu.glogster.com/ *Class Oath Project- Success Strategies HWK: *Poems (Due Friday) Create a Character List for 3M Study Summer Reading August 24 (W) Group Supplies Due! *Turn in Group Supplies *Class Oath Project- Success Strategies *Summer Reading Exam- 3M *Annotate Summer Reading Packet- Novels for Students HWK: *Poem (Due Friday) August 25 (TH) *Exam Reflection        - If you did well, what strategies did you use that helped your reading comprehension?  If you did not do well, what will you do differently with the next novel? *Summer Reading Groups (The Chosen, The Things They Carried, The Joy Luck Club) *Gale Group Introduction- Summer Reading Project http://access.gale.com/texas *3M: Novels for Students HWK: *Summer Reading Project- Due Next Thursday *Vocabulary Flashcards Unit One (Due Monday) *Three Musketeers Map (for fun) August 26 (F) *Present "Where I'm From" Poetry *Three Musketeers 16 Topic Project *Group Work: Summer Reading Project *Turn in Exam Reflection HWK: Vocabulary Flashcards- Unit One Summer Reading Project August 29 (M) *Grammar: Chortling Bard (#1) *Poetry: "Did I Miss Anything?" (Wayman) *Syn/Ant Unit 1 *"Where I'm From Poetry" *Group Time: Summer Reading Project *Three Musketeers 16 Topic Project HWK: Biblical Allusions (Due Wed) Syn/Ant Unit One (Due Tomorrow) Group Projects on Summer Reading (Due Thurs) August 30 (T) *Grammar:Chortling Bard (#2) *Biblical Allusion Practice: Set 1 *3M Project: 16 points of Reading (Due Today!) *Group Projects for Summer Reading HWK: Study Vocab (Websites & Cards) http://www.vocabtest.com/hs/sophomore.htm http://www.quizlet.com Advice to D'artagnan from his father   D'artagnan ignores his father's advice regarding the yellow pony.  Which other pieces of his father's advice did he reject?  Which did he follow?  How's does the elder D'artagnan's advice at the beginning of the novel influence the rest of the novel? Above and Beyond (+2): Find an example of an allusion to any of our Set One topics August 31 (W) *Grammar: Chortling Bard (#3) *Allusion Quiz: Set #1 *3M- Discuss Homework from Last Night     D'artagnan ignores his father's advice regarding the yellow pony.  Which other pieces of his father's advice did he reject?  Which did he follow?  How's does the elder D'artagnan's advice at the beginning of the novel influence the rest of the novel? *Summer Novel Project (Due Tomorrow) *Quizlet Practice:Space Race HWK: *How does Dumas portray the 3 Musketeers in chapters 2 & 3?  What makes them each unique?  Do they possess any flaws?  How does he portray Monsieur de Treville? *Study SAT Vocabulary Above and Beyond (+2): Kipling (life and works) September 1 (TH) *"If" (Kipling) w/ Introduction to TPDASTT *SAT Vocab Quiz Unit 1 *Presentations Due: Summer Reading Project w/ Groups *Discuss Homework: How does Dumas portray the 3 Musketeers in chapters 2 & 3?  What makes them each unique?  Do they possess any flaws?  How does he portray Monsieur de Treville? HWK: Theme Chart (Find one example from the novel for each theme) Above and Beyond (+2): Find an example of an allusion to any of our Set Two topics September 2 (F) Pep Rally Schedule *Quiz Reflection: Unit 1 SAT Vocabulary   If you did well, what did you do to prepare for the vocabulary quiz?  If you did not do well, what could you have done to be better prepared? *Summer Novel Project Presentations Due *3M: Thematic Topics Activity- Quote Cards HWK: Unit 2 SAT Vocab Cards Syn/Ant Unit 2: SAT Vocabulary Above and Beyond (+2): Find an example of an allusion to any of our Set Two topics September 6 (T) *Unit 2 Cards Due **Grade Syn/Ant Unit 2 *Quiz Reflection (1st Only): Unit 1 SAT Vocabulary   If you did well, what did you do to prepare for the vocabulary quiz?  If you did not do well, what could you have done to be better prepared? *Summer Novel Project Presentations: Group Rating *3M: Thematic Topics Activity- Quote Cards *Powerful "Show" Verbs in Thematic Statements HWK: 3M Exam on Monday Biblical Allusions Set 2 Above and Beyond (+2): Find an example of an allusion to any of our Set Two topics September 7 (W) *Grammar: Chortling Bard (#4) *Poetry: "Identity"  (Polanco) w/ Analysis Questions *Biblical Allusion Set 2 *3M:The Novel vs The Film (Comparison Chart) *NF: Nurture Shock Pre-Reading Questions HWK: Study SAT Vocab (Unit 2) on Class Website http://www.vocabtest.com/hs/sophomore.htm http://www.quizlet.com 3M Exam on Monday PSAT Practice Packet: Pages 1-3 September 8 (TH) *Grammar:Chortling Bard #5 *Poetry:"Introduction to Poetry" (Collins) *Quiz- Unit 2 SAT Vocabulary *NF: Nurture Shock Pre-Reading Questions Discussion & Annotate *Characteristics of a Hero's Journey (Quest) *PSAT Test Taking Skills   Discussion- How to Identify Clues During Sentenence Completion HWK: Finish Characteristics of a Hero's Journey (Quest) PSAT Practice Packet: Pages 5-7 September 9 (F) *Grammar #6 *Poetry: "Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night"  (Thomas) *Grades for Unit 2 SAT Vocab *Discuss Homework: Characteristics of a Hero's Journey (Quest) *NurtureShock: "The Lost Hour" (NF) HWK: SAT Cards (Unit 3) Study for 3M Exam (Character/Theme/Plot/Style/Quote/Quest) PSAT Practice Packet: Pages 7-10 Above and Beyond: Biblical Allusion Set 3 September 12 (M) *Grammar #7 & PSAT Packet (pgs 5-10) *Vocabulary Flashcards Unit 3 Due *Poetry: "This is Just to Say" & "The Red Wheelbarrow" *Poetry Mimic Activity: William Carlos Williams *3M Exam (Character/Theme/Quote/Quest) Hwk:  PSAT Website PSAT Prep: http://testprep.about.com/library/psat_Quiz/bl_PSAT_Sentence_Completion_1.htm *Syn/Ant Unit 3 Above and Beyond: Biblical Allusion Set 3 September 13 (T) Library Day- Nonfiction Project Assigned (Due 11/1) *Grammar #8 *Grade SAT Unit 3 Syn/Ant *Elements of a Short Story PowerPoint   -Quiz Thursday on Elements of a Short Story *Short Story Analysis Chart for "Us and Them" (Sedaris) *TAKS Prompts: Personal Narrative HWK: Study SAT Vocabulary (Websites) PSAT Packet Page 11 Above & Beyond: Edgar Allen Poe's Influences in "To Hellen or Biblical Allusion Set 3 Need help with your Rhetorical Analysis Essay? Click Here September 14 (W) *Grammar #9 *Poetry- "To Helen" (Poe) *Biblical Allusion Quiz- Set 3 (if no class exemption) *3M Test Corrections- 12 Points Added to Exam *Grade PSAT Packet, Pages 6-11 *"6 to 8 Black Men" Reading by D. Sedaris *Writing: Elements of a Personal Narrative (Plot Diagram) Homework: Quizlet & Sentence Completion- Unit 3 SAT Vocabulary PSAT Packet, Page 12 Above & Beyond: Importance/Symbolism of Mirrors in Literature September 15 (TH) *Grammar #10 *Poetry: " "Beware: Do Not Read This Poem" (Reed) *Unit 3 SAT Vocabulary Quiz *Elements of a Short Story Quiz *Writing: Elements of a Personal Narrative (Flipbooks) HWK: PSAT Packet Page 13 Plot Diagram & Flipbook 3M Test Corrections- Due Tomorrow September 16 (F) *Grammar #11 *Poetry:  "The Lanyard" (Collins) *Hypberbole and a Half (Common Writing Errors) *"Eleven" (Cisneros) & Plot Diagram  Discusion Topics: Connection Between Speaker & Diction                                     Speaker vs Author                                     Figurative Language                                     Repetition as a Literary Device *Writing:Personal Narrative Flipbook Hwk: PSAT Packet- Annotate Pages 14-16 Finish Personal Narrative Flipbook No Vocabulary Cards or Allusions Next Week!  Review Units 1-3 September 19 (M) *Grammar #12 *Poetry- "War is Kind" (Crane)    Discuss Imagery/Diction/Details/Tone * Grade PSAT Packet Pages 11-16 *Plot Diagram- Eleven *Peer Review: Foldable for Personal Narrative *3M Essay- Outline/Organization of Thought *Pass Back Graded Essays HWK: Study for Units 1-3 SAT Vocabulary Quiz *3M Essay- Outline/Organization of Thought (Due Wed) *Completed PN Foldable Due Tomorrow Above & Beyond: Rhetorical Analysis Essay (Due Nov 7) September 20 (T) Personal Narrative Foldable  Due *Grammar #13 *Pass Back Unit 4 Vocabulary & Write Reflection *"A Perfect Day for Bananfish" (Salinger)    Discussion: Creation of Suspense & Ambiguity as a Lit Device   Diction Analysis: How does Word Choice Contribute to the                       Author's Purpose?    Indirect & Direct Characterization *"A Perfect Day for Bananafish"- Plot Diagram Sheet HWK: Plot Diagram for Bananfish Study for Units 1-3 SAT Vocabulary Quiz PSAT Pages 16-17 Above & Beyond: Rhetorical Analysis Essay (Due Nov 7) September 21 (W) 3M Essay- Outline/Organization of Thought Due *Poetry- "Dulce Et Decorum Est" (Owen)   Discuss diction/theme, vivid figurative language, graphic imagery *Pass Back Short Story Exam *"Hop Frog" (Poe)    Literary Focus: Direct & Indirect Characterization *Plot Diagraming: Hop Frog *SAT Review Units 1-3 HWK: Review Authors/Stories Study for Units 1-3 SAT Vocabulary Quiz PSAT Packet Page 20 Above & Beyond: Rhetorical Analysis Essay (Due Nov 7) September 22 (TH) *Poetry- "Never Again Would Bird Song Be The Same" (Frost) *SAT Vocabulary Exam: Units 1-3 (35 minutes) *TAKS Quick Write: Use Foldable & Plot Diagram *Read "The Giant Waterbug" & DIDLS HWK: Review Authors/Stories DIDLS/SOAPSTONE for "The Giant Waterbug" (Dillard) PSAT Packet Page 21 Above & Beyond: Rhetorical Analysis Essay (Due Nov 7) September 23 (F) *Poetry- "Every Day You Play" (Neruda) *SAT Units 1-3 Vocabulary Grades *TAKS State Sample Essays/Qualities of a Strong Essay *Read "The Pie" *Annotation Practice: Religious Imagery & Diction *Reading Questions on "The Pie" HWK: *Unit 4 SAT Vocabulary Cards *Hot Topic Article #1 Above & Beyond: Find a Biblical Allusion (in art, literature, music) to Samson/Delilah Rhetorical Analysis Essay (Due Nov 7) September 26 (M) Hot Topic Article #1 & SAT Unit 4 Cards Due *Grammar #14 *Biblical Allusions in Music: Regina Spektor & Samson/Delilah *SAT Units 1-3 Vocabulary Reflection (15 minutes) *Annotate Hot Topic #1 *Finish Questions on "The Pie" (Soto) *Tone Sentences & Cards: "The Pie" *Evolution of an Essay: Personal Narrative HWK: Study Plot Diagram Packet (Exam on Fri) Syn/Ant Unit 4 Above & Beyond: Find a Biblical Allusion (in art, literature, music) to any topic from Set 4 EXCEPT Samson & Delilah Rhetorical Analysis Essay (Due Nov 7) September 27 (T) *Grade Syn/Ant Unit 4/ Turn in Article #1 *Grade PSAT Packet, Pgs 16-18 *Tone Sentences & Cards: "The Pie" *"A Sound of Thunder" (Bradbury)        Discussion Topics: The Butterfly Effect & The Power of Imagery *TAKS Quick Write: Editing & Draft #2: Focus on Detail & Imagery (YELLOW HIGHLIGHTERS) (15 min) HWK: PSAT Page 20-21 Study Plot Diagram Packet (Exam on Fri) Above & Beyond: Find a Biblical Allusion (in art, literature, music) from Set 4 Rhetorical Analysis Essay (Due Nov 7) September 28 (W) *Grammar #15 *Poetry- Sonnet #29 *Biblical Allusion Set 4 Quiz (Unless Exempt) *Antigone & Greek Tragedy Notes (In Sidebar) PSAT Page 22-23, Questions 13-17 *TAKS Quick Write: Editing & Draft #2: Focus on Diction/ Powerful Verbs (PINK HIGHLIGHTERS) (15 min) HWK: SAT Vocabulary (Quiz Tomorrow) Study Plot Diagram Packet (Exam on Fri) Tone Poster Above & Beyond: Find a Biblical Allusion (in art, literature, music) from Set 4 Rhetorical Analysis Essay (Due Nov 7) September 29 (TH) *Grammar #16 *Poetry- "Courage" (Sexton) *PSAT Packet, Pgs 23-24 *Unit 4 SAT Vocabulary Quiz *Tone Posters *Opposing Viewpoints: Library Database http://access.gale.com/texas/ *TAKS Quick Write: Editing & Draft #2: Focus on Sentence Structure & Internal/Spoken Dialogue (GREEN HIGHLIGHTERS) (15 min) HWK: Hot Topic Article #2    PSAT Website Study Plot Diagram Packet (Exam on Fri) Above & Beyond: The Symbolism of Water (Discuss the Mythological & Religious Significance, Usage in Macbeth/Lord of the Flies) Rhetorical Analysis Essay (Due Nov 7) September 30 (F) Hot Topic Article #2 Due *Poetry- "Variations on the Word Love" (Atwood) *Biblical Allusion Above & Beyond: King Solomon  King Solomon & Huck Finn *Grade PSAT Packet, Pgs 20-24 *Short Story Exam *Personal Narrative: Type Clean Draft with Editing Corrections *Antigone: Read Prologue *Antigone Background Notes & Study Guide HWK: Unit 5 Cards *Personal Narrative: Type Clean Draft with Editing Corrections Above & Beyond: Set 5 Allusion in literature, art, film, music Rhetorical Analysis Essay (Due Nov 7) October 3 (M) *Grammar #17 *Poetry: Marriage of True Minds (Sonnet) *Unit 5 Card Check *Antigone Study Guide Packet *Reading Guide: Antigone *Personal Narrative: Type Clean Draft with Editing Corrections HWK: Syn/Ant Unit 6 Personal Narrative Packet (Due Tuesday) Above & Beyond: Set 5 Allusion in literature, art, film, music Rhetorical Analysis Essay (Due Nov 7) October 4 (T) *Poetry-"Psalm of Life" *Grade Syn/Ant Unit 5 *Antigone: Prologue & Reading Guide *Antigone: Thematic Focus Questions & Evidence      -Moral Law vs Civil Law      -Youth/Age in Wisdom      -A Woman's Role in Society      -Hamartia      -Hubris      -Consequences of Choices/Actions *Personal Narrative:Editing Groups HWK: Antigone Themes: Find two quotes that support/exemplify each theme Review Antigone Powerpoint (Sidebar) Above & Beyond: Set 5 Allusion in literature, art, film, music Rhetorical Analysis Essay (Due Nov 7) October 5 (W) *Grammar #18 *Poetry: "I Go Back to May 1937" *Antigone: Read Scenes 1-2 *Antigone: Thematic Focus Questions & Evidence      -Moral Law vs Civil Law      -Youth/Age in Wisdom      -A Woman's Role in Society      -Hamartia      -Hubris      -Consequences of Choices/Actions *Antigone Reading Guide *Personal Narrative: Draft #3 (Due Friday) HWK:Annotate Hot Topic Article #3: Opposing Viewpoints Personal Narrative Due Friday- Clean, Typed Version Thematic Focus- Finish Finding Evidence Study SAT Vocab (Unit 5) Above & Beyond: Set 5 Allusion in literature, art, film, music Rhetorical Analysis Essay (Due Nov 7) October 6 (TH) Hot Topic Article #3 Due *Poetry 'Ozymandias' *Biblical Allusions: Jephthah's Oath- Allusion in Hamlet *Unit 5 SAT Vocabulary Quiz *Antigone: Read Scene 3 *Antigone Reading Guide *Antigone: Thematic Focus Questions & Evidence (Due Tomorrow)      -Moral Law vs Civil Law      -Youth/Age in Wisdom      -A Woman's Role in Society      -Hamartia      -Hubris      -Consequences of Choices/Actions HWK: Personal Narrative Due Friday- Clean, Typed Version Thematic Focus- Finish Finding Evidence Above & Beyond: Rhetorical Analysis Essay (Due Nov 7) October 7 (F) *Poetry: "Annabel Lee" (Poe) *Reading Antigone: Scenes 4-5 *Antigone Review packet (Irony, Tragic Heroes, Quotations) *Personal Narrative: Draft #3 Editing Groups     -MLA Format     -Hook     -Diction      -Imagery      -Structure      -Dialogue      -Conclusion/Reflection on Prompt *Julius Caesar Background: Literature and Its Times HWK: Antigone Test Tuesday Personal Narrative Due Tuesday- Clean, Typed Version Annotate three pages in Lit and Its Times Unit 6 Cards Above & Beyond: Set 6 Allusion in literature, art, film, music Rhetorical Analysis Essay (Due Nov 7) October 10 (M) SAT Unit 6 Cards Due *Poetry- "Nothing Gold Can Stay" (Frost) Felix Culpa *Reading Antigone: Exodus *Antigone Review packet (Irony, Tragic Heroes, Quotations) *Antigone Clip: Antigone- Exodus *Julius Caesar Background: Literature and Its Times *Julius Caesar Film Clip (Historical Background) & Questions *Movie Guide HWK: Unit 6 Syn/Ant Antigone Test Tuesday Personal Narrative Due Tuesday- Clean, Typed Version Annotate three pages in Lit and Its Times Review the Antigone Notes in Sidebar & Packet Above & Beyond: Set 6 Allusion in literature, art, film, music Rhetorical Analysis Essay (Due Nov 7) October 11 (T) Syn/Ant Unit 6 Due & Personal Narrative Due PN (From Top to Bottom, Label each Part):             Final Draft w/ No Editing Marks         Peer-Editing #2         Peer-Editing #1        Written First Draft (If you forgot your paper, see TWHS late work policy) *Unit 6 SAT Vocabulary Review *Antigone Exam *Julius Caesar Film Clip (Historical Background) & Questions *Julius Caesar Background: Literature and Its Times (4th Only) HWK: Antigone Packet Due Tomorrow- Review Essay Topics & Notes Study SAT Vocabulary- Unit 6 Get Plenty of Sleep for PSAT (Bring Calculator, Pencils, Sweater) Article #4 for Research Topic (Due Thursday) Gale- Opposing Viewpoints npr.com cnn.com Above & Beyond: Set 6 Allusion in literature, art, film, music Rhetorical Analysis Essay (Due Nov 7) October 12 (W) PSAT EXAM (Shortened Classes) 7:25 - 11:00 PSAT 11:11 - 1:02 3rd Period 11:11 - 11:30 A Lunch 11:35 - 12:01 B Lunch 12:06 - 12:32 C Lunch 12:37 - 1:02 D Lunch 1:10 - 1:31 1st Period (A) 1:39 - 2:00 2nd Period (A) 2:08 – 2:30 4th Period *Antigone Packet Due Julius Caesar Background Filim: Movie Questions HWK: Study SAT Vocabulary- Unit 6 Article #4 for Research Topic (Due Thursday) Gale- Opposing Viewpoints npr.com cnn.com Above & Beyond: Rhetorical Analysis Essay (Due Nov 7) October 13 (TH) Research Article #4 Due *SAT Vocab Quiz: Unit 6 *Julius Caesar Film (Historical Background) & Questions *Act 1, Scenes 1 *Reading Comprehension Questions : Julius Caesar *Mark Important Quotes in Act I HWK: Act I, Notes Watch the next 10 minutes of Julius Caesar Filim (Click on second video online and watch through 10:00) Above & Beyond: Set 6 Allusion in literature, art, film, music Rhetorical Analysis Essay (Due Nov 7) October 14 (F) No SAT Vocabulary or Allusions Next Week *Grammar #19 *Poetry: Fire & Ice (Frost), There Will Come Soft Rains (Teasdale) *Julius Caesar Act I, Scene 2 *Mark Important Quotes in Act I & Study Guide Questions (1-22) Discussion Topics: The Manipulation of Brutus                               Character Motivation: Brutus vs Cassius                               Omens & Portentous Occurrences                               Characterization: Caesar/Brutus/Cassius/Antony                               Function/Importance of Cassius's Soliloquy *Caesar Film Clip: Battle for Gaul *Antigone Essay:Tone & Theme Analysis HWK: Act I, Notes Watch the next 10 minutes of Julius Caesar Filim (Click on second half of our video online and watch through 10 min) Above & Beyond: Rhetorical Analysis Essay (Due Nov 7) October 17 (M) *No SAT Vocabulary or Allusions This Week *Antigone Essay:Tone & Theme Analysis (2nd Only) *Midterm Review *Historical Background: Crossing the Rublicon *Caesar Film Clip: Crossing the Rubicon & The Death of Pompey *Julius Caesar: Finish Act I *Julius Caesar Notes (Packet) *Act I Quotes of Importance HWK: Character List for JC Study for Midterm The History Channel: Julius Caesar (9 min) *PN Corrections May be Turned In Anytime Before Midterm Above & Beyond:Rhetorical Analysis Essay (Due Nov 7) October 18 (T) No SAT Vocabulary This Week *Historical Background from Literature and Its Times: "The Elizabethan Concept of the World" *Julius Caesar: Act II, Scene 1 *Julius Caesar Notes (Packet) *Act I Quotes of Importance *Caesar Film Clip HWK: Study SAT Units 4-6 for Midterm Midterm Notes Handout on Act II (The Role of the Female in Julius Caesar) October 19 (W) *Finish Julius Caesar Background Film *Read Act II, Scene 2 *Notes: Julius Caesar Packet Above & Beyond: Life & Style of E.E. Cummings October 20 (TH) Midterm Exams 1,2 Period 1 7:25- 9:21 Class Change 9:21- 9:29 Period 2 9:29-11:25 October 21 (F) Midterm Exams 3,4 Period 3 7:25- 9:21 Period 4 9:29-11:25 HWK: Unit 7 SAT Vocab Cards October 24 (M) *Grammar #20 *Poetry- "Antigone"   *Read Act 3, scene 1 (The Death of Caesar) *Julius Caesar Review Packet *Julius Caesar (TAKS Practice)             Practice Sets 4-5 *Mythological Allusion Presentations *Review Unit 7 SAT Vocabulary HWK: *Syn/Ant Unit 7 Book Presentation Due 1/1: Colonialism & the Revolutionary Period Brutus's Speech (JC Packet) Article #5 Due Wednesday October 25 (T) *Grammar #21 *Poetry: "Stopping By Woods on Snowy Evening" *Syn/Ant Unit 7 *Read Act 3, scenes 2-3 *Julius Caesar Notes *Argument Analysis:Cat Bird Bill      -Tone, Purpose, Audience, Diction, Sarcasm, Logos, Ethos, Pathos     -How effective is the Argument?  What strategies does Stevenson employ and what are the effects? *Analysis of Antony's Speech HWK:  Annotate pgs 4-6 in JC Packet Study Unit 7 SAT Vocabulary October 26 (W) *Poetry- "Death" (Dickinson) *LSAT Logic Skills *Finish Reading Act 3, scenes 2-3 *Julius Caesar Discussion Questions *Drawing an Inference: Visual Media HWK: Article #6 Due Friday Study SAT Vocabulary Formulate a claim based on articles collected October 27 (TH) *SAT Vocabulary Quiz Unit 7 *Mythology Presentations *Julius Caesar Fim- Acts 3-5 *Drawing an Inference: Visual Media HWK: Study for Julius Caesar Exam Article #6 Due Friday Presentations Due on 11/1 October 28 (F) Article #6 Due *Grammar #22 & Mythology Presentations Poseidon & Athena    *Poetry- "Penelope" w/ Style Analysis Questions *Julius Caesar- Act 5 *Finish JC Review Packet & Discussion Questions *Visual Media Handout- Claims & Evidence for Research Paper HWK: Unit 8 SAT Vocabulary Cards Claim & 3 Pieces of Evidence (Visual Media Handout) Works Cited Due on Tuesday Bring a copy of Night to class October 31 (M) *Grammar #23 & Mythology Presentations Orpheus & Eurydice *Poetry- "For Jaime" *Julius Caesar Exam *WOW Cart- Working Works Cited (6 Articles) HWK: Finish Works Cited & Print (Due Wed) Syn/Ant Unit 8 Find 3 Quotes from JC on Betrayal Elements of an Argument (Due Tues) November 1 (T) Elements of an Argument Due Syn/Ant Unit 8 Due *Poetry- Bukowski & Mythology Presentations *LSAT Logic Puzzle Warm-up *Grade Syn/Ant Unit 8 *WOW Cart: Works Cited/Introduction w/ Thesis Statement *NF Presentations: Colonialism- 1800's *Night Pre-Reading Activity *Read Chapter 1: Night HWK: Finish Works Cited & Introduction (Due Wed) Find 3 Quotes from JC on Betrayal Thesis & Support Articles (if needed) November 2 (W) Works Cited Due *Grammar #24 & Mythology Presentations *JC Timed Writing- Betrayal (20 min) *NF Presentations- Colonialism- 1800's *Reading Guide: Ch 2 HWK: Thesis & Support Articles (if needed) Study SAT Vocabulary November 3 (TH) *Mensa Warm-up & Mythology Presentations *Read Chapter 2: Night *NF Presentations- Colonialism- 1800's *SAT Vocabulary Quiz 8 HWK: Thesis & Support Articles (if needed) November 4 (F) *NF Presentations: Colonialism- 1800's *Night: Chapter 2 *NF: Group Discussion, Does Bribery Work with Improving Grades? *NF: "Should Schools Bribe Kids" from Time Magazine HWK: Thesis & Support Articles (if needed) *Research/Outline (Due Wed) Flashcards: Unit 9 Exam on Ch 1-3 on Thurs November 7 (M) *Mensa Warm-up & Mythology Presentation *NF Presentations: Colonialism- 1800's *Research :Claims & Outline Organization *NF: Group Discussion, Does Bribery Work with Improving Grades? *NF: "Should Schools Bribe Kids" from Time Magazine HWK: Thesis & Support Articles (if needed) *Research/Outline (Due Wed) Exam on Night Ch 1-3 on Thurs Syn/Ant Unit 9 November 8 (T) *Mensa Warm-up & Mythology Presentation *Syn/Ant Unit 9 & Crossword Review Puzzle *NF Presentations: Colonialism- 1800's *Research :Claims & Outline Cont *Night: Chapter 3 & Holocaust Packet "The Night of Broken Glass" HWK: Thesis & Support Articles (if needed) *Research/Outline (Due Wed) Exam on Night Ch 1-3 on Thurs BRING WORKS CITED (LABELED) TOMORROW November 9 (W) *Mensa Warm-up & Mythology Presentation *Unit 9 SAT Practice Test *NF Presentations: Colonialism- 1800's *Research : Peer-Editing of Works Cited *Night: Chapter 3 & Holocaust Packet HWK: Thesis & Support Articles (if needed) Exam on Night Ch 1-3 on Thurs Research: Draft #2 of Works Cited Due Friday Review for Unit 9 SAT Quiz: http://www.vocabtest.com/hs/sophomore.htm November 10 (TH) *Poetry "Wiglaf" & Mythology Presentation *Unit 9 SAT Vocab Quiz *Night Exam: Chapters 1-3 *NF Presentations: Colonialism- 1800s *Elements of an Argument Handout Due (Evidence/Warrants/Inferences) *"50 Years After the Eve of Destruction" and Reading Guide Questions 1-7 HWK: Thesis & Support Articles (if needed) Research: Draft #2 of Works Cited Due Monday November 11 (F) *Mensa Warm-up & Mythology Presentation Aphrodie Hades *Class Discussion: Social and Moral Responsibility in a Community *ABC 20/20: What Would You Do *"Life is Beautiful" Clip HWK: Thesis & Support Articles (if needed) Research: Draft #2 of Works Cited & Outline Due Monday November 14 (M) *Mensa Warm-up & Mythology Presentation *NF Presentations: Colonialism- 1800s *Rubrics for Works Cited Drafts & Outline *Tech Lab: 2 Days HWK: Thesis & Support Articles (if needed) Study SAT Vocab Units 7-9 November 15 (T) *Mensa Warm-up & Mythology *NF Presentations: Colonialism- 1800s *Tech Lab: 2 Days     1-W.C. & Outline     2- 5 Relevant Articles     3- Typed Introductory Paragraph     4- SAT Vocab Practice 7-9     5- Holocaust Responsibility Graph HWK:Finish Graph Study SAT Vocab Units 7-9  (Exam TH) http://www.vocabtest.com/hs/sophomore.htm Introductory Paragraph Due Thurs Detailed Progress Reports for English (Below 70 Requires Parent Sig) November 16 (W) *Grammar #25 & Mythology Presentations *NF Presentations: Colonialism- 1800s (Last Day!) *Discussion: Responsibility Graphs *Night: Ch 4 & Reading Guide *"Life is Beautiful" HWK: Study SAT Vocab Units 7-9  (Exam TH) http://www.vocabtest.com/hs/sophomore.htm Introductory Paragraph Due Thurs November 17 (TH) Introductory Paragraph Due *Poetry- "I Carry Your Heart" *Grammar #25 & Mythology Presentations Zeus: Cronos, Rhea, thunderbolt, eagle, rock disguised as a baby, How Zeus saves his siblings *SAT Units 7-9 Exam *Syn/Ant Unit 10 & Unit 10 Cards *"Life is Beautiful" HWK: Typed Concession Paragraph Due Monday November 18 (F) *Thanksgiving Lists: 15 Items *File Exams: SAT Units 7-9 *Read Night Ch 4 & Complete Reading Guide *"Life Is Beautiful" HWK: Typed Concession Paragraph Due Monday Bring Folder with Pockets & Brads Unit 10 Cards November 28 (M) *Mythology Presentations *Tech Lab- Concession Paragraph/Reb #1 *Unit 10: Learning Definitions http://www.vocabtest.com/high_school/sophomore.php HWK: Unit 10 Syn/Ant Unit 10:VocaBuzz Due by EOC Tomorrow Bring Folder with Pockets & Brads November 29 (T) *Mythology Presentations *Tech Lab- Concession Paragraph/Rebuttal #1 *Unit 10: Learning Definitions http://www.vocabtest.com/high_school/sophomore.php HWK: Unit 10 Syn/Ant Bring Folder with Pockets & Brads November 30 (W) *Mythology Presentations  Pyramus and Thisbe *Syn/Ant Unit 10 *Poetry- "i am a little church" (Cummings)     "Starry Night"- Van Gogh *Class Poetry Website -Create an Account and Comment on Class Page *"Life is Beautiful" Are there times when it is best to stay silent when you see something that is wrong? Are people who stay around other people who commit crimes just as guilty as those who commit the crime? *Night- Chapter 5 w/ Reading Guide Questions *Holocaust Art Show HWK: Study for SAT Vocab Quiz on Friday (Unit 10) Class Website: pgs 1-10 Rebuttal #2 Due Friday December 1 (TH) *Mythology Presentations *Poetry- "She Tells Her Love While Half Asleep" (Graves)    "Evening Star"- Georgia O'Keeffe *Class Poetry Website *Paragraph for Novel/Holocaust Art Show *Night- Chapter 5 w/ Reading Guide Questions HWK: Study for SAT Vocab Quiz on Friday (Unit 10) Rebuttal #2 Due Mon Color-Coding of Research Papers Tomorrow Above & Beyond: Space Race level 11 or Higher December 2 (F) Rebuttal #2 Due Monday *Mythology Presentations *Night- Chapter 5 w/ Reading Guide Questions (2nd/3rd) *Color-Coding Research Papers (See handout) *"Life is Beautiful" *SAT Vocabulary Quiz: Unit 10 HWK: The Knife of Never Letting Go (Need it Next Week!) Cards for Unit 11 Rebuttal #3 (if 3 Concessions) Due on Wed Above and Beyond: 25oo or Higher December 5 (M) *Mythology Presentations *Night- Chapter 5 w/ Reading Guide Questions *Revised Version of Intro/Concession/Rebuttals 1-2 Due Today *Benchmark *SAT Vocabulary Quiz: Unit 10 (Get Back Grades) HWK: The Knife of Never Letting Go (Need it Tomorrow) Syn/Ant Unit 11 Rebuttal #3 (if 3 Concessions) Due on Wed Above and Beyond: Space Race: Level 11 or higher December 6 (T) *Mythology Presentations *Grade Syn/Ant Unit 11 *Night- Chapters 6-7 & Reading Guide Questions *Finish "Life is Beautiful" *Knife of Never Letting Go: Pre-Reading Questions HWK: The Knife of Never Letting Go (Read Chapter 1) Rebuttal #3 (if 3 Concessions) Due on Wed Pre reading questions for The Knife What can you predict about the novel based on the cover? Analyze colors, layout, font and images. What makes someone an “adult”? (Age, maturity, rite of passage) What makes a man a “man”? How important is education? How might your life be different if you couldn’t read? In what ways do people communicate? How is face to face communication different than long distance communication? Which is better for understanding or knowing someone? What are our expectations for heroes? Above and Beyond: Space Race: Level 11 or higher December 7 (W) *Mythology Presentations *Knife- Discussion Questions *Night Ch 7-8 & Reading Guide *"LIfe is Beautiful" (3rd Only) *Knife- Discussion Questions 7-12 When have you had to face the reality and consequences of your choices? How has technology changed the way we send and receive information? Do you think that we deal with information overload? Is the line between good and evil clear cut? Have you ever carried the burden of your ancestor’s mistakes or been judged by where you’re from rather than your actions. How important is finding where you belong, having a place that feels safe, like home? Discuss sacrifice – when is it okay, the difficulty of it, doing something for the greater good and figuring out what the greater good is, whose greater good? HWK: Read Ch 2 of Knife of Never Letting Go Revisions on Draft for Research Paper (Bring Color-Coded Version Tomorrow) Study SAT Vocabulary Above and Beyond: Space Race Level 11 or Higher December 8 (TH) *Mythology Presentations *Unit 11 Quiz- SAT Vocab *Read Ch 9 & Study Guide Computer Lab- Works Cited and Revisions HWK: Knife of Never Letting Go Handout Read Chapter 3 Work on Research Paper December 9 (F) *Mythology Presentations  (Quiz on Wed) *Pass Back Unit 11 SAT Vocab Quiz *Holocaust Survivor DVD *Elie Wiesel (Author) Tour of C.Camp *Peer-Editing: Research Paper *Knife of Never Letting Go Discussion HWK: Read Chapters 4-7 Unit 12 SAT Vocab Cards Works Cited Due on Tues December 12 (M) *Poetry- Somewhere I have Never Traveled *Mythology Presentations  (Quiz on Wed) *Syn/Ant Unit 12 *Peer-Editing: Research Paper *Knife of Never Letting Go Discussion HWK: Read Chapters 8-9                Unit 12 Syn/Ant Works Cited Due on Tues Night Exam tomorrow December 13 (T) *Mythology Presentations  (Quiz on Wed) *Grade Syn/Ant Unit 12 *Peer-Editing: Research Paper *Research Paper:     -Is there an emotional "hook" at the beginning to catch the reader's attention     -Is there an assertion (thesis) that clearly states the position & problem    -Does the 2nd paragraph (concession) acknowledge the opposing views    -Are quotes smoothly integrated   -Are quotes cited  properly   -Is there a transition at the start of paragraph 3   -Does the topic sentence clearly state the first claim and summarize the para.    -Are quotes smoothly integrated   -Are quotes cited  properly *Knife of Never Letting Go Quotes & Symbols HWK: Read Chapters 10-11                Symbols & Reading Questions (CH 6-11) December 14 (W) *Poetry *Mythology Quiz *Peer-Editing II Research Paper (w/ Works Cited) *Daily Cardinal Article (NF) *Knife of Never Letting Go: Quotes & Symbols HWK: Read Chapters 12-13 Work on Knife Handouts Study for Unit 12 SAT Vocab December 15 (TH) *SAT Vocab Quiz Mobile Lab- Peer-Editing Corrections & Conclusion *Japanese Internment Camps Article (NF) *Knife of Never Letting Go: Quotes & Symbols *Reading Chapter 14 Turn in Peer-Edit 1,2 HWK: Chapters 15-16 Knife Handouts December 16 (F) *Mobile Lab- Peer-Editing Corrections & Conclusion *Conferencing- Research Papers *Patrick Ness: Knife of Never Letting Go *Reading Chapter 17 Research Papers Due HWK: Chapters 18-30 w/ Study Guide January 2 (M) *Poetry- "Anyone Lived in a Pretty How Town" *Discussion: The Knife of Never Letting Go *Read Chapter 31 *Knife Handouts (4 pgs)  Also located in Sidebar *Syn/Ant Units 10-12 (Exam on Thurs- Bring Notecards to Class) *Student/Teacher Conferencing: Research Papers HWK: Read Chapters 32-33 January 3 (T) *Poetry- "Invictus" *Discussion: The Knife of Never Letting Go *Read Chapter 34 *Knife Handouts (4 pgs)  Also located in Sidebar *Syn/Ant Units 10-12 (Exam on Thurs- Bring Notecards to Class) *Student/Teacher Conferencing: Research Papers HWK: Read Chapters 35-36 Above & Beyond: Online Vocab Study Guide 1-60 January 4 (W) *Poetry- "Calypso" *Knife of Never Letting Go- Tic Tac Toe Project *Reading Chapters 37-38' *Knife of Never Letting Go Study Guide HWK: Finish Reading 37-38 Study for SAT Vocab Exam Above & Beyond: Online Vocab Study Guide 1-60 January 5 (Th) *Exam- Units 10-12 *Reading Knife of Never Letting Go- Chapters 39-40 *Knife of Never Letting Go- Tic Tac Toe Project (Due Tomorrow) *Knife- Discussion of Terms HWK: Finish Reading Ch 39-40 English 2010-2011 Macbeth Create Macbeth Character List Reading: Finish Act I of Macbeth Macbeth Review Materials 100 Macbeth Quotes Macbeth Practice Test *Poetry: Ozymandias King Solomon & Huck Finn *Poetry: "I Go Back to May 1937" *Poetry: Annabel Lee Above & Beyond: Edgar Allen Poe's Influences in "To Hellen" *Poetry- "To Helen" (Poe) *Biblical Allusions in Music: Regina Spektor & Samson/Delilah *Poetry: Marriage of True Minds *Macbeth Film Clip: Duncan's Murder *Macbeth Film Clip: Banquo's Murder & Macbeth's Madness April 18 (M) *Grammar #25 *P&P: Volume 3 Discussion & Study Guide *Applied Practice Volume 3- Discussion & Review *Character Analysis Post Mortem- Finish HWK: Finish Body Paragraph #3 (Counter Arg #1) P&P Exam Wednesday Bring ATOTC April 19 (T) *Character Post Mortem & Presentations *ATOTC- Chapters 1-2 HWK: Finish Body Paragraph #4 (Counter Arg #2) P&P Exam Wednesday Bring ATOTC May 3 (T) *Book II Masterprose Questions *Grade Reading Check *Applied Practice Book II *Pass Back Peer-Editing Paper May 4 (W) *Poetry- If There Are Heavens (Mother's Day Poetry) *ATOTC: Applied Practice, Ch 14 & 16 *Book II Discussion Questions, Quotes, and Masterprose Packet *Book II Exam *Works Cited Due HWK: ATOTC Research Paper- Final Draft Due Mon Using a Block Quote in your Paper?  Here is the format: [Link]http://www.english.udel.edu/kharbot/write/mlaandpla.html Study For SAT Unit 10 Above & Beyond: Biblical Allusion Unit 10 May 5 (TH) *ATOTC- Finish Exam *Unit 10 SAT Vocab Quiz *Works Cited Editing *Group Discussion HWK: ATOTC Research Paper May 6 (F) *Poetry- "Invictus" *Chapters 4-5: ATOTC *Applied Practice: Book 3 *Grade Book 2 Exam HWK: Research paper ATOTC May 9 (M) *Above & Beyond: The Allegory of the Christ Figure in ATOTC Poetry- Neruda & Ransom *Discussion- Book 3 of ATOTC *Organization of Research Folder HWK:Read ATOTC Syn/ Ant Unit 11 May 10 (T) *Above & Beyond: The Allegory of the Christ Figure in ATOTC *Poetry- Monologue for an Onion & Still I Rise *Vocabulary Activity- Syn/Ant Unit 11 *Research Papers Due! *ATOTC- Film Clip (Dr. Manette's Letter & Intro to The Time Period/ Marquis) HWK: Reading ATOTC May 11 (W) *Poetry- Adonnizio *Book 3- Discussion *Applied Practice (Book 3) *Important Quotes: Book 3 *ATOTC Film HWK:Reading ATOTC May 19 (TH) *Poetry- "I Carry Your Heart" and "Dooms of Love" *Unit 12 SAT Vocab Quiz December 10 (F) *Grammar #58 *Poetry- "I Carry Your Heart" and "Dooms of Love" *Unit 12 SAT Vocab Quiz *Book Presentation *Grades for Unit 11 Quiz *Grade Reading Check, Book Two Ch 9-17 *Finish Applied Practice, Book Two HWK: Reading & Quotes SAT Flashcards December 13 (M) *Grammar #59 *Book Presentation *Take Benchmark: OER State Samples & Grading *Book 1&2 Exam HWK: Read ATOTC Syn/Ant Unit 12 December 14 (T) *Grammar #60 *Book Presentation *Finish Exam: ATOTC Books 1&2 *Grade Syn/Ant Unit 12 *TAKS Benchmark: Essay HWK: Read ATOTC Quizlet: Unit 12 December 15 (W) *Grammar #61 *Book Presentation *Grade ATOTC: Books 1& 2 *Biblical Allusions (Sets 9-10) *Annotations & Key Sections: ATOTC Groups *Grade Applied Practice- Book 2 *SAT Vocab Review of Units 10-12: Final *Review ATOTC Materials with Group & Discuss Questions/Quotes of Book III *ATOTC Comprehensive Exam HWK: Read ATOTC & Quizlet for Unit 12 SAT Vocab

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